Karl Palma prepares takoyaki, a Japanese snack, at the Japan Festival occurring every year in Manhattan’s Upper West Side.

Never a Dull Moment

Karl Palma won’t cook with a dull blade or a dull mind.

Meeting Heart-to-Heart

When it comes to difficult people, says Koshin Paley Ellison, the key is two people willing to let go of being right.

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Grow Your Mindfulness in the Garden

Cheryl Wilfong on how to practice the four foundations of mindfulness in the garden.

Thich Nhat Hanh Sunlight of Awareness Practice

The Sunlight of Awareness

Shine the warm light of awareness on your thoughts and feelings, says Thich Nhat Hanh.

What to Do When You Can’t Sleep

Meditation and mindfulness can help you get the shut-eye you need. Joseph Emet on how to feel more rested.

Thich Nhat Hanh on The Practice of Mindfulness

The late Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh teaches five simple exercises to help you live with joy.

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Why Should I Meditate?

Matthieu Ricard explains what Buddhist meditation is and why we do it.

Beginning Anew

A meditation instruction by the late Thich Nhat Hanh on starting over.

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Set Your Intention & Rejoice in Your Day

Thupten Jinpa teaches us two great practices to start and end every day.

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A New Year’s Blessing

Karen Maezen Miller gives her New Years well wishes.